Reedsville
History of Reedsville
Reedsville, named after James Reed, who owned much of the land where the town is situated, was incorporated in 1906. Through the early 1900s, Reedsville was home to the Phillips-Jones Electric Vacuum Cleaner plant. Presently, the town has a population of 528 residents.
Reedsville Today: What Makes Us Unique
West Virginia University JW Ruby Research Farm & Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education & Resource Center
The Ruby Research Farm is more than 900 acres dedicated to horse and beef research, along with forage production. The farm was home to prized Quarter Horses, Saddlebreds, and Standardbreds in the 1970s under private ownership. For a time period lasting until 2009, WVU owned it, using it for beef cattle production and grazing research. Horses returned in 2009 for hands-on equine studies, along with weekend horse shows and other community events.
Upper Deckers Creek Wildlife Management Area
This 56-acre WMA just outside Reedsville is owned by the West Virginia DNR and includes two shallow wetlands excellent for waterfowl hunting and fishing for bluegill and largemouth bass.
Preston County Youth Center
The Preston County Youth Center offers the community a place to experience sports and activities in a safe, nurturing environment. It includes a 20,000 square-foot indoor facility, outdoor field, softball field, baseball field, ropes course and community garden.
Luigi’s Sports Center
Luigi's Sports Center is a 12-lane bowling alley that has been offering family fun in Preston County since 2009. They provide multiple bowling leagues, open bowling, cosmic bowling, lane rentals, an arcade and many other events, along with freshly cooked food from their kitchen.
Deckers Creek Rail-Trail
Reedsville is one end of the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail, which runs 19 miles from Morgantown to Reedsville. Hikers, runners and bikers enjoy the gently sloping trail, while experienced kayakers enjoy Deckers Creek and rock climbing is popular as well.
Population
Total Population
520
Population
Growth Rate
-0.19%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
7.100
Housing & Income
Households
209
Total Housing Units
243
Owner Occupied
158
Renter Occupied
51
Vacant
34
Median Home Value
$183,784
Average Home Value
$190,063
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.58%
Income Projection
Median Household
$59,384 $77,843
Average Household
$85,145 $100,072
Per Capita
$34,222 $40,806
Workforce
Total Businesses
25
Total Employed
412
Workers 16+
177
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
214
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
74
2026 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
60
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
5
Employed
57
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
4
Employed
52
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
32
Some
High School
35
Graduated
High School
174
Associates
Degree
12
Bachelor's
Degree
39
Graduate
Degree
27
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
68
Non-Resident Commuters
103
Drive Alone
159
Carpooled
1
Public
0
Work At Home
17